On June 26, J.D. Power released its annual 2025 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which records the number of problems in 10 key areas cited by owners in the first 90 days of ownership.
While half of the top problems industry-wide remain infotainment issues, results improved slightly in 2025, though owners are h

The 2026 Cadillac Optiq is set to introduce several key updates since introduction of the model in 2025 when it launched exclusively as a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicle.
A new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant of the Optiq will become the base model. The 2026 Optiq RWD will be rated at 315 hp and 332 lb-ft of

On June 24, Ford announced the launch of the first-ever Tremor package for its 2026 Explorer lineup, adding a bit more ruggedness and "go anywhere" capability.
The off-road Tremor variant has:
•    a unique suspension system with specially tuned springs and sway bars that give it an extra inch of ride height and a co

On June 27, RIZON Truck, a division of Daimler Trucks, announced that it is continuing to scale its California presence with new vehicle deliveries to both municipal and commercial customers, including Treefort Entertainment, LA Percussion, and South Bay Fabrication.
RIZON’s delivery announcement in California follow

On June 25, Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii, in a social media post, announced that it had painted the first Haval M6 body in its newly launched paint shop. This marks a key step in ramping up to full-cycle production, which began in February 2025.
Based on social media updates of Avtomobilnye Tekhnologii

On June 27, SOUEAST launched its Saudi Arabian subsidiary along with a new brand strategy. It also debuted three new S-series models: the S09, S07, and S06. SOUEAST's long-term Saudi strategy, guided by the principle “In Saudi, For Saudi,” emphasizes deep localization. 
SOUEAST is planning to establish a Middle East

On June 26, the Foreign Minister of Ghana, in a social media post, announced that it had recently visited GAC at their Panyu headquarters in China and met with its board and management. GAC agreed to give favorable consideration to Ghana for the establishment of an EV manufacturing plant. He stated that Ghana is pois

On June 27, Mahindra & Mahindra launched the Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in its Scorpio-N SUV. The new ADAS features are introduced in the premium Z8L variant, with prices starting at INR 2.14 million for the 7-seater and going up to INR 2.54 million.
The Level 2 ADAS suite in the Scorpio-N incl

On June 27, Ashok Leyland announced that it has secured an order to supply 200 trucks to Instant Transport Solution Pvt Ltd (INSTANT & XP India), a logistics company operating in e-commerce, FCL, LCL, and 3PL segments. The first batch of 100 units, comprising 1,916 single-axle and 2,820 multi-axle haulage trucks, has

On June 26, CARIAD collaborated with the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology (IDMT), for developing advanced acoustic sensing tech under the project "The Hearing Car." This work is part of a broader research project called KI4Boardnet, focused on the future of vehicle electronics and sensors.
To test th

On June 27, Jeep unveiled its all-new, next-generation Compass has enhanced aerodynamics and improved efficiency while retaining its signature bold, boxy design. The SUV is built on the advanced Stellantis STLA Medium platform in Italy.
Key features include: a flat underbody that reduces air drag and offers off-road

On June 26, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Vigo plant would cancel its night shift on June 26, 2025, due to a parts shortage. The issue has affected the production of the Peugeot 2008, built on System 1. 
Although the plant had moved past the worst supply issues seen after the pandemic, it is now facin

According to multiple press releases dated June 26, United Auto Power System (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was recently established, with a registered capital of CNY 50 million. The new company is wholly owned by United Auto Battery System Co., Ltd., which is a 51:49 joint venture between SAIC Motor Investment Management Co.,

On June 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for May decreased 32.8% over the previous year to 49,810 units. Passenger car production was down 31.5% to 47,723 units and commercial vehicle production was down 53.6% to 2,087 units year over year (y

On June 27, Toyota Auto Body announced that it will make its Inabe plant in Mie prefecture a dedicated plant for commercial vehicles as part of its efforts to strengthen its competitiveness in the commercial vehicle field. In conjunction with this move, the company has agreed with Toyota Motor to transfer the Alphard

On June 25, BAIC Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the People’s Government of Xining Municipality.
Focusing on where BAIC Group and Xining City’s existing industrial advantages converge, the two parties will promote the efficient integration between their respective resources in areas such

On June 19, Auman, a Foton Motor sub-brand, signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the procurement of 500 New Energy heavy-duty trucks (HDTs) with Chengtay Financial Leasing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Chengtay Leasing) in Beijing.
The two parties will fully leverage their respective advantages in product manufacturin

On June 25, GAC Group, at its headquarters in Panyu, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangzhou Public Transport Group (GPG).
The two companies have to date conducted cooperation in 39 key areas such as intelligent connectivity, mobility services, and the automotive industrial chain, enhancing the servic

According to multiple press releases dated June 18, Xiaoyu ZHANG, executive vice president of Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto), delivered a keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25 Shanghai), pointing out that Chinese automobile brands are demonstrating unprecedentedly strong momen

On June 25, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the G1050 hybrid heavy-duty truck (HDT), with prices ranging from CNY 536,600 to CNY 616,600.
Equipped with a GWM in-house developed chip-grade power system, dual motors, and a dedicated hybrid transmission, the G1050 delivers a maximum power of 1,050ps and a 15-25% reducti